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Aussies and Kiwis Clash for Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in T20 Thriller
1 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Australia and New Zealand face off in a 3-match T20 series
- Australia has won 15 of their last 17 T20 matches
- New Zealand is on a hot streak, winning 9 of their last 11 T20s
As of October 1st, 2025, Australia and New Zealand are set to face off in a thrilling 3-match T20 international series at the Bay Oval in Tauranga. The series, which kicks off today, will see the two trans-Tasman rivals battle for the prestigious Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
The Australians arrive in dominant form, having won 15 of their last 17 T20 matches since failing to make the semi-finals of last year's T20 World Cup. Their aggressive batting in the Powerplay overs has been particularly impressive, with a strike rate of nearly 196 - far ahead of the next best team, England, during the same period.
However, the Kiwis are no pushovers. The Black Caps have won 9 of their last 11 T20 matches in 2025, including an unbeaten run in a tri-series against Zimbabwe and South Africa earlier this year. With the ongoing Bledisloe Cup rugby rivalry adding extra spice to the contest, the stage is set for a thrilling series between these two cricketing powerhouses.
